2024 / AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN
• Appeared in nine games on defense
• Totaled two tackles for the season
• Recorded a tackle-for-loss at Michigan State (Nov. 22)
2023 / AS A FRESHMAN (AT ILLINOIS)
• Played in two games and redshirted the season
• Made collegiate debut in a win at Maryland (Oct. 14)
PREP
• Three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, On3, and Rivals
• Position ranks: #57 (247), #71 (On3), #105 (ESPN)
• State ranks: #99 (247), #105 (On3), #133 (ESPN)
• Played for his father and head coach Aaron Sheppard at Ocoee High School
• Led the region in sacks
• All-metro first team
PERSONAL
• Full Name: Calvin Jeremiah Smith
• Parents: Aaron and Amanda Sheppard
• Sibling: Autumn and Aria Sheppard, and Micah Budd
• Birthdate: June 17, 2005
• Major: Hospitality and Tourism Managment
• Appeared in nine games on defense
• Totaled two tackles for the season
• Recorded a tackle-for-loss at Michigan State (Nov. 22)
2023 / AS A FRESHMAN (AT ILLINOIS)
• Played in two games and redshirted the season
• Made collegiate debut in a win at Maryland (Oct. 14)
PREP
• Three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, On3, and Rivals
• Position ranks: #57 (247), #71 (On3), #105 (ESPN)
• State ranks: #99 (247), #105 (On3), #133 (ESPN)
• Played for his father and head coach Aaron Sheppard at Ocoee High School
• Led the region in sacks
• All-metro first team
PERSONAL
• Full Name: Calvin Jeremiah Smith
• Parents: Aaron and Amanda Sheppard
• Sibling: Autumn and Aria Sheppard, and Micah Budd
• Birthdate: June 17, 2005
• Major: Hospitality and Tourism Managment